Letter, Alex Spence to his parents
Object number1998.044.45
Date2/1/1864-2/6/1864
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/4 x 12 11/16 in. (41.3 x 32.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Location: Tunnel Hill, GA
The letter is written to "Dear Father and Mother." Alex writes that he is aware that Federals have posession of Arkadelphia. He laments not receiving letters from home. He states that he and all of the men in the company are well. He writes that the men of the state of Arkansas have a "good reputation." He writes how expensive food and clothes are. He asks for money.
On Feb 5th, he writes that he had his clothing stolen. He writes again for money. He asks again for letters.
Feb 6th--He expects a "long letter" from home and hopes all are well and will write.
Born in 1838 in Alabama, Alexander Spence served in Co. B of the 1 Arkansas Infantry (Colquitt's). Company B was known as the Clark County Volunteers. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in Little Rock on May 8, 1861. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in April 1, 1862. Five days later he was wounded at Shiloh. He was promoted twice more, to 1st Lieutenant and then rising to the rank of Captain. Alex was killed at the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Arkadelphia next to his brother, Tom, who also served and was killed during the war.
Status
Not on view
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